A well-organized bathroom with ample storage is calm and comfortable. However, apartments have shrunk by around 50 square feet in the last decade, and bathrooms are often the smallest rooms, presenting unique challenges for storage. If you’re renting your home, these challenges become even more delicate because you have the owner’s boundaries to consider. The good news is that a few simple tips can help you multiply your bathroom’s storage space. This guide will explain the four-stage process you need to maximize bathroom space, even in the coziest rental apartment.
Before strapping on your toolbelt, slip on your thinking cap to reflect on what you want and what you have to work with. Take these steps as you prepare to organize your bathroom:
Once you’re aware of your needs, the space you have available and the kinds of changes you can make while complying with your lease, you’re ready to unleash your bathroom organization hacks. Try these bathroom storage ideas to get the most out of your space.
Almost every apartment bathroom comes with an under-sink cabinet. This built-in storage space can go a long way if you protect it from clutter. You can achieve this by compartmentalizing with stackable baskets and shelf risers. You can also add tension rods to hang grooming tools and products. If you have the floor space, you can consider adding extra stand-alone cabinets. If not, introduce segments and levels to the cabinet space you have to maximize it.
Like cabinets, the key with drawers is to add structures to help you find what you need and use the space efficiently. If you have multiple drawers, assign each one a purpose. You may have a skincare and makeup drawer and a separate one for hair products. However many drawers you have, you can see them more effectively by adding drawer dividers and small containers. You can also buy mini drawer sets to add layers of storage to any open countertop or ledge space in your bathroom.
Your bathroom walls could have plenty of untapped potential for storage. Renters often count this space out to avoid putting holes in the wall. However, you might be surprised by the renter-friendly storage solutions available to you. You can find no-drill adhesive floating shelves, towel racks, shower caddies, and hooks for hanging bathrobes and towels. You can also consider an over-the-door organizer, which hangs down from the top of your bathroom door and comes with little shelves and sometimes hooks for storage. Another option is over-the-toilet storage. Explore standing shelves designed to stand behind and above the toilet for vertical storage.
When you’re working out a small bathroom storage system, it can feel like necessity is driving all your decisions. Luckily, even a snug apartment bathroom offers some room to inject your personal style. Try these tips to add a personal touch to your space-efficient bathroom:
Once you’ve decluttered your bathroom, laid out an efficient storage system and introduced some style, the challenge is to maintain the order you’ve created. Follow these tips to keep your bathroom organized:
Sometimes, reorganizing your bathroom is all it takes to make your space feel new. Other times, you may need more of a fresh start. If you want to rent a stylish apartment in Pennsylvania or Maryland, explore Triple Crown Corporation’s rental communities.
Triple Crown Corporation provides high-quality rentals in Pennsylvania and Maryland, earning multiple awards over more than 30 years for our excellence in rental real estate. Our apartments are located in desirable neighborhoods, accommodate a wide range of lifestyles and include luxurious bathrooms that you can make your own with the apartment bathroom organization tips in this guide.
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